The AC was off for an entire 24-hours so I’m declaring it finally fall! It’s been more Margaritaville than Apple Ciderville here. So I’ve been late getting into the spirit of the season, but here we go. My laser-focus super powers allowed me to ignore high temperatures and pull out a few fall things. And […]
The beginning of June seems like the appropriate time to do a summer kitchen refresh. To lighten things up a bit, I added some faux citrus. The small PB lemon tree (Amazon version here) went into a cute white basket and on top of my pet feed cabinet and under my beautiful Buc-ees chicken. BTW, […]
Out of control jasmine plants that had outgrown their adorable dragonfly trellises inspired us to a new project – DIY Tall Trellises. And guess what? Trellises are expensive. And tall ones are really expensive. Social media to the rescue. I watched a YT video where a family made a beautiful large trellis from a livestock […]
The absolute cutest raised garden bed with a shelf and wheels and hooks appeared on the Walmart feed and spoke to me. My herbs were saying, “We need this new home!” Walmart seems to have really upped their outdoor game the past couple of years. Each time I see the perfect outdoor seating set or […]
Often on my walk to the gym or immediately after my workout on the beautiful club patio, I will take a moment to pray. I’ve shared my special prayer place with you before, but mainly anytime I’m alone in nature, I feel like reaching out to God. And sometimes God reaches back. No, I’m not […]
Wild weather abounds in the springtime, but if you’re like me, the warmth beckons you and you cannot stay inside. Here are my four favorite outdoor activities (and one of my favorite indoor activities). Walking A good audio book (Peter Heller, The Dog Stars, currently), my favorite tennis shoes and I’m out the door heading […]
Remember when I said I would update you on what is going on around here? And then I think I never do? Well. Here is my March update so I can show you all the excitement going on around here. Okay. Not really all that exciting. But we have been enjoying ourselves. Which is what […]
Have you started spring cleaning yet? Are you going to? Um, me neither. More like spring tidying. Here’s a peek at what my FANTASTIC week looked like. Including a little spring tidying. Back Patio Hub got out the power washer and sprayed off the chair cushions around the fire pit, the grill and dining table. […]
Of course, everyone knows the weather axiom, “March in like a lion and out like a lamb.” March being March is unpredictable. It’s never really fair to treat Phoenix weather as typical, but March is certainly acting as transitional here as it is in other parts of the country. Gorgeous pool weather last week and […]
Summer necessitates high-country hikes in my part of the world, but winter opens up all new possibilities. Here are a few of my top tips for winter hiking. Winter hiking in low-altitude locations with very little shade or on urban trails are all calling my name. A perfect way to blend fitness with nature. With […]